Youth Information

Limerick Youth Service provides a confidential youth friendly information service in a relevant and understandable format for all young people and those who work with them. We cover subjects such education, careers, employment, health, accommodation, youth work, research, travel, sport, leisure and many more.

We liaise with other local, national and international information providers and provide full assistance to aid information research.

Click on the link below to find a list of services that may be of use to you.

To vote in a General Election or Referenda you must be apply to the Register of Electors. To do this you must complete an RFA 2 Supplement to Register of Electorsget it stamped at your local Garda Station (please note you must bring ID) & return it to your local City or County Council.

If you turn 18 on or before midnight, Friday, May 25th , you are entitled to vote.

Known locally as Mary I, Mary Immaculate College is home to almost 3,000 students. The campus is a 10-15 minute walk from Limerick city centre and has limited on site accommodation (Residential Block) & Courtback Student Accommodation.

Please contact the accommodation office at 061-204503 for more information.

For alternative accommodation in the area please visit the following sites.

In Limerick its main campus is based on the northside of the city in the shadow of the iconic Thomond Park while the School of Art & Design in located at Clare St, on the grounds of the former Good Shepard Convent, with another section of the college situated in George’s St, Limerick.

LIT’s accommodation office can be contacted at 061-293135 or visit www.lit.ie

LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and along with heterosexual they describe people’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

For some young people ‘coming out’ can be quite a difficult experience. A

LGBT Helpline

The LGBT Helpline is a non-judgmental and confidential service providing listening, support and information to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, their family and friends, and to those who are questioning if they might be LGBT.

GOSHH aims to create an environment where the mental, emotional, physical and social well-being of everyone is promoted and sexual rights are respected, protected and fulfilled. They offer helpful advice on LGBT matters, and also on safe sex and HIV.

BeLonG To is a national organisation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) young people, aged between 14 and 23. BeLonGto offer emotional support and advice to young people, their families, friends and youth groups in relation LGBT young people.

One in five young adults experience mental health issues. Mental illness in early life places young people at increased risk of further episodes during their adult years. Studies have shown that Ireland has a higher rate of mental illness than most places in Europe.

Here are some places to seek help.

Samaritans

Samaritans provide 24 hours confidential support to people who are feeling down, depressed, concerned about a loved one or are at risk of suicide.

Samaritans offer support in a number of ways- phone, email, letter or in person. Limerick Samaritans can be contacted at:

Pieta House is a non-profit organisation providing a specialised treatment programme for people who have suicidal ideation or who participate in self-harming. They have useful advice and a centre in Mungret that can be contacted at

Teen-Line Ireland is a free-phone service open every day of the week. They’ve set up a helpline for young adults, a number you can dial when no-one else will listen or maybe you just don’t want to talk to someone who knows you.

This national organisation dedicated to upholding the rights and addressing the needs of all those affected by enduring mental illness including, but not exclusively, schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder and bi-polar disorder, through the promotion and provision of high-quality services and working to ensure the continual enhancement of the quality of life of the people it serves.

Alcohol Action Ireland is the national charity for alcohol-related issues. We are an independent voice for advocacy and policy change, working to reduce levels of alcohol-related harm in Ireland. Our work involves providing information on alcohol-related issues, creating awareness of alcohol-related harm and offering policy solutions with the potential to reduce that harm.

Established to help help individuals, families and communities prevent and address problems arising from drug and alcohol use. They also help you find councilors, rehabilitation and many other services.

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